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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,049.07, 469,260.14 and 196,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,049.07, 469,260.14 and 196,806.24 is: 271,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,049.07 : 469,260.14 = 196,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,049.07/469,260.14 = 196,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,049.07x = 469,260.14 × 196,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,049.07x = 92,353,322,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,353,322,751.24/340,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,588.22

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